| Sinfonia of London | |
|---|---|
| Orchestra | |
 Sinfonia of London at the BBC Proms 2023 | |
| Founded | 1955; re-established 2018 |
| Location | London |
| Principal conductor | John Wilson |
| Music director | John Wilson |
| Website | Official Website |
Sinfonia of London is a symphony orchestra based in London, England, conducted by John Wilson.[1]
The present orchestra, re-established by Wilson in 2018, is the third of three distinct ensembles to bear this name. Building on Sinfonia of London's significance historically as a recording orchestra, the present ensemble released 17 albums within the first five years of its re-establishment,[2] many of which were recipients of industry awards.
In 2021, the orchestra made its live debut at the BBC Proms, and has returned every year since,[3] as well as performing live tours across the United Kingdom.
In its current incarnation, Sinfonia of London consists of top-tier musicians, including principals and leaders from various UK and international orchestras, distinguished soloists, and members of notable chamber groups. This has led to the ensemble being frequently described as a “supergroup” or “super-orchestra” by UK classical music journalists.[4][5][6]
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- ^ "BBC Proms". BBC Music Events. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "The brilliance of Sinfonia of London, an orchestral supergroup". The Economist. ISSN 0013-0613. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ "Prom 2, Walker, Sinfonia of London, Wilson review - sensuousness and subtlety in excelsis". theartsdesk.com. 18 July 2022. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
- ^ Jeal, Erica (9 November 2023). "Ravel: Daphnis et Chloé album review – generations will thank John Wilson for this glorious recording". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 11 December 2023.